Author: pittsburghspoon

Mina, the daughter of a feared and powerful magician, becomes Queen and stepmother to Lynet – the only daughter of King Nicholas of Whitespring, and the creation of her father’s magical abilities. Years later, the bond they have forged will be tested by expectations that have been forced upon them. Both Lynet and Mina must decide whether to destroy one another or to reshape the very world that controls them.

Instead of receiving a recommendation for the abroad program at her exclusive private school, Jade is placed in the “Woman to Woman” mentorship program for at-risk girls, where she comes to terms with the positives and negatives of both the program and her specific mentor, while also growing her art and understanding of friendship, love and family.

In this series of personal essays, writer, comedian and activist West challenges cultural forces that are hostile to women, particularly plus size women, and how these forces interfere with the ability of women to survive and thrive, whether in comedy, entertainment or their day-to-day lives.

Thought-provoking and entertaining profiles that introduce twenty-five world-changing – although oft forgotten – women of history, as well as connecting the impact of their work to the work of women in STEM fields today.

Following an early release from a mental health facility, Charlie attempts to reclaim her identity beyond that of the scarred, traumatized girl everyone around her sees. But when she enters into a relationship with an older co-worker, his addictions threaten to bring out her own self-destructive impulses.

Eden, a shy high school freshman, is raped by her brother’s best friend. Scared that he will follow through on his threats, she keeps the assault secret – but the effects, emotional and physical, carry through during her four years of high school, evolving and breaking down the her relationships with her family, friends, school and community.